Manushi Chhillar crowned Miss World 2017

TNN | Nov 18, 2017, 07.36 PM IST

Manushi Chhillar from India was crowned Miss World 2017 at the 67th edition of Miss World 2017 pageant held on 18 November 2017 in Sanya City Arenam, China. She is the 6th Indian to win the coveted crown. India last won the crown in 2000, when Priyanka Chopra was crowned by Miss World 1999 Yukta Mookhey.

Manushi succeeds Miss World 2016 Stephanie Del Valle from Puerto Rico. At the same event, Stephanie Hill from England was adjudged first runner up and Andrea Meza from Mexico was adjudged second runner up. The grand finale of the most prestigious pageant was hosted by former Miss World 2013 Megan Young.

Manushi is a complete package of beauty with brains. After bagging the fbb Femina Miss India 2017 title earlier this year, she utilized her fame for a noble cause, and started an initiative to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene. The gorgeous 20-year old has also won the Head to Head Challenge and the Beauty with a Purpose titles, earlier this evening.

She impressed the judges throughout, but her answer in the final round was the icing on the cake. When she was asked which profession in the world deserved the highest salary and why, she said, “Since I am very close to my mother, I believe a mother deserves the highest respect. When you talk about salary, I don’t think it’s just about cash, but it’s the love and respect you give to someone. I think my mom has always been my biggest inspiration; mothers sacrifice so much for their kids. It is certainly that one profession which deserves the highest salary, the highest respect and love.”Her family members, who were in the audience, couldn’t hold back their excitement when she was announced the winner.

Post her magnificent win, Manushi said, The feeling is still sinking in but I’m very excited to make India proud too. I’m also looking forward to the year ahead. My parents have always been my pillar of support and having them here tonight by my side has only brought me more strength and joy. My final answer also came to me by having them here with me in front of me.

The show began with a grand opening number where the contestants vying for the Miss World crown entertained the audience with an enchanting dance number. Later, the finalists took the stage as confirmed quarter finalists of the evening. Thereafter, the quarter finalists were trimmed down to Top 10 semi-finalists which included Indonesia, Russia, England, Korea, Jamaica, Mexico, South Africa, India, Kenya, and France. The quarter finalists then gave a short interview to the host Megan Young. Subsequently, the contestants were further narrowed down to Top 5 finalists wherein England, France, India, Kenya, and Mexico made the final cut.

Miss World 2017: Crowning Moments

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Miss World 2017: Crowning Moments

India's Manushi Chhillar creates history after 17 long years. The long awaited dream came true today when she got crowned as Miss World 2017 in China.
Photography by Kenneth Matthews
Gown by Falguni Shane Peacock
Fashion Director: Rockystar
Associate Stylist: Sheefa Gilani

Miss World 2017: Crowning Moments

Miss World 2017: Crowning Moments

The moment Manushi's name was announced as the new Miss World 2017.
Photo Credit: Kenneth Matthews
Gown by Falguni Shane Peacock
Fashion Director: Rockystar
Associate Stylist: Sheefa Gilani

Miss World 2017: Crowning Moments

And the moment Manushi's name was announced as the new Miss World.
Photo Credit: Kenneth Matthews
Gown by Falguni Shane Peacock
Fashion Director: Rockystar
Associate Stylist: Sheefa Gilani

Miss World 2017: Crowning Moments

The winning moment! India has won Miss World Pageant after 17 years when Priyanka Chopra bagged it in the year 2000. Apart from her, Reita Faria bagged the title in the year 1966 and was the first asian and India to achieve that feat, Aishwarya Rai in 1994, Diana Hayden in 1997 and Yukta Mookhey in 1999.
Photo Credit: Kenneth Matthews
Gown by Falguni Shane Peacock
Fashion Director: Rockystar
Associate Stylist: Sheefa Gilani

Miss World 2017: Crowning Moments

Miss World 2017: Crowning Moments

At the same event, Andrea Meza from Mexico was titled as the first runner up, while Stephanie Hill from England finished as the second runner up to Miss World 2017.
Photo Credit: Kenneth Matthews
Gown by Falguni Shane Peacock
Fashion Director: Rockystar
Associate Stylist: Sheefa Gilani

Miss World 2017: Crowning Moments

A moment that forever will be etched in the history of Indian pageantry. Manushi Chhillar waves to the crowd after her big win at Sanya.

Miss World 2017: Crowning Moments

It is truly a dream come true for Manushi who always dreamt of being a Miss World since her childhood days.
Photo Credit: Kenneth Matthews
Gown by Falguni Shane Peacock
Fashion Director: Rockystar
Associate Stylist: Sheefa Gilani

Miss World 2017: Crowning Moments

A very emotional Manushi shared,"The feeling is still sinking in but I’m very excited to make India proud too. I’m also looking forward to the year ahead. My parents have always been my pillar of support and having them here tonight by my side has only brought me more strength and joy. My final answer also came to me by having them here in front of me."
Photo Credit: Kenneth Matthews
Gown by Falguni Shane Peacock
Fashion Director: Rockystar
Associate Stylist: Sheefa Gilani

Miss World 2017: Crowning Moments

Apart from winning the main title of Miss World, Manushi also won Beauty With A Purpose along with Indonesia, South Africa, Vietnam and Philippines.
Photo Credit: Kenneth Matthews
Gown by Falguni Shane Peacock
Fashion Director: Rockystar
Associate Stylist: Sheefa Gilani

Miss World 2017: Crowning Moments

Miss World 2017: Crowning Moments

Talking on her win, Manushi's father shared," What more a father could want from existence than a moment in his life, when his daughter is one of the 120 most beautiful women of the world. Winning the Miss world 2017 title is as if my best karma has unfolded its result in this lifetime."

Manushi Chhillar clinched the coveted crown after defeating 118 contestants from around the globe. This year at the Miss World pageant Multimedia Award was won by Mongolia. The Beauty with a Purpose award was won by South Africa, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and Philippines. The talent round was won by Malta. The audience witnessed a scintillating performance from Hong Kong's very own Celina Tam. The event went on with another amazing musical performance. Finally, all delegates walked down the stage for the very last time in their gorgeous evening gowns which concluded with the announcement of winner and runners - ups.

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